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I am a self-proclaimed foodie with a strong appreciation for culinary arts. With an open mind and colourful taste palette, I enjoy cooking and baking as well as discovering the world through food. I am always open to trying new things and discovering tasty new delights. As a busy work-from-home mommy, I also understand the concept of quick (yet healthy) meals! But, I also believe in balance. A sweet treat doesn't hurt every now and then, right? ;) Join me on this yummy journey of discovery.
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tatumrose:

Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries
Okay, how cute are these? They look so tasty too! Cheesecake filling stuffed into strawberries and topped with graham cracker crumbs.
(Click through for a how to make these little treats!)

tatumrose:

Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries

Okay, how cute are these? They look so tasty too! Cheesecake filling stuffed into strawberries and topped with graham cracker crumbs.

(Click through for a how to make these little treats!)

— 10 months ago with 222 notes
Old Fashioned Pink Lemonade

Ingredients

1 cup sugar1 cups water1 cup lemon juice1 cup cranberry juice5 cups water

Method

1. Combine 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water in saucepan. Bring to a boil and stir to dissolve. Let cool.

2. Add sugar water, lemon juice, cranberry juice and water in 2 quart pitcher. Stir to combine and serve over ice.

Old Fashioned Pink Lemonade

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1 cups water
1 cup lemon juice
1 cup cranberry juice
5 cups water

Method

1. Combine 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water in saucepan. Bring to a boil and stir to dissolve. Let cool.

2. Add sugar water, lemon juice, cranberry juice and water in 2 quart pitcher. Stir to combine and serve over ice.

(Source: blogs.babble.com, via glenwood-idleview)

— 10 months ago with 84 notes
boyfriendreplacement:

Roasted Aubergines and Feta are a match made in heaven.. and perfect for Vegetarians too!
Recipe

boyfriendreplacement:

Roasted Aubergines and Feta are a match made in heaven.. and perfect for Vegetarians too!

Recipe

(via ffoodd)

— 12 months ago with 172 notes
Corn and Blueberry Salad

Corn and Blueberry Salad

(via pfeffernusse)

— 12 months ago with 335 notes
boyfriendreplacement:

Cool, sweet watermelon topped with goat cheese, bacon and basil makes a perfect little bite.
Recipe

boyfriendreplacement:

Cool, sweet watermelon topped with goat cheese, bacon and basil makes a perfect little bite.

Recipe

(via foodfuckery)

— 1 year ago with 773 notes
Spinach and Mushroom Cannelloni with Ricotta Cheese 
(Courtesy of cookingloveandlife)

Recipe {via Taste and Tell Blog}
serves 6-8total time:  about 1 hour

Filling:2 tablespoons olive oil1 small onion, chopped1 garlic clove, minced3 cups fresh spinach2 cups sliced mushrooms1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese1 large egg, beaten1 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon black pepper1/2 teaspoon salt

Marinara:1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 small onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, mincedDash crushed red pepper3 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes1 tablespoon tomato paste3 tablespoons chopped fresh basilSalt and pepper, to taste

Pasta:1 box No-Boil Lasagna Noodles

Topping:1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheeseDirections: 

Preheat the oven to 350F. Prepare a 9×13 baking dish by spraying it with cooking spray.

Make the filling: Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until tender. Stir in the spinach and mushrooms. Cook until the mushrooms are soft and the spinach is wilted; remove from heat. While it is cooking, combine the ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan in a large bowl. Add the egg and mix in. When the spinach/mushroom mixture is finished cooking, mix it in along with the seasonings. Set aside.

Make the marinara:  Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat.  Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onions are soft.  Stir in the tomato paste and let cook for 60 seconds.  Stir in the red pepper flake and the diced tomatoes.  Add the basil and season to taste with salt and pepper.  Let simmer and cook down slightly for about 20 minutes.

While the sauce is cooking, bring a large pot of water to a boil and season with salt.  Add the pasta and cook for 5 minutes.  (The noodles will not be cooked all the way through, but will finish cooking in the oven.)  Carefully remove them from the water and lay them flat on a wire cooling rack.

To assemble:  Take about 1/2 cup of the marinara sauce and spread it in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.  Spread about 1/4 cup of the ricotta mixture on the short side of each lasagna noodle.  Put 1 tablespoon of the marinara on top of the ricotta mixture, then roll up the noodle.  Transfer to the baking dish with the seam side down.  Continue will all of the noodles and filling.  Top with the remaining sauce and the mozzarella cheese.  Cover pan with foil.

Bake for 30 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbling.  Remove the foil and bake for until the cheese has browned and is bubbling, about 5 minutes.

Spinach and Mushroom Cannelloni with Ricotta Cheese

(Courtesy of cookingloveandlife)

Recipe {via Taste and Tell Blog}

serves 6-8
total time:  about 1 hour

Filling:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
3 cups fresh spinach
2 cups sliced mushrooms
1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 large egg, beaten
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt

Marinara:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
Dash crushed red pepper
3 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Salt and pepper, to taste

Pasta:
1 box No-Boil Lasagna Noodles

Topping:
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions: 

Preheat the oven to 350F. Prepare a 9×13 baking dish by spraying it with cooking spray.

Make the filling: Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until tender. Stir in the spinach and mushrooms. Cook until the mushrooms are soft and the spinach is wilted; remove from heat. While it is cooking, combine the ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan in a large bowl. Add the egg and mix in. When the spinach/mushroom mixture is finished cooking, mix it in along with the seasonings. Set aside.

Make the marinara:  Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat.  Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onions are soft.  Stir in the tomato paste and let cook for 60 seconds.  Stir in the red pepper flake and the diced tomatoes.  Add the basil and season to taste with salt and pepper.  Let simmer and cook down slightly for about 20 minutes.

While the sauce is cooking, bring a large pot of water to a boil and season with salt.  Add the pasta and cook for 5 minutes.  (The noodles will not be cooked all the way through, but will finish cooking in the oven.)  Carefully remove them from the water and lay them flat on a wire cooling rack.

To assemble:  Take about 1/2 cup of the marinara sauce and spread it in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.  Spread about 1/4 cup of the ricotta mixture on the short side of each lasagna noodle.  Put 1 tablespoon of the marinara on top of the ricotta mixture, then roll up the noodle.  Transfer to the baking dish with the seam side down.  Continue will all of the noodles and filling.  Top with the remaining sauce and the mozzarella cheese.  Cover pan with foil.

Bake for 30 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbling.  Remove the foil and bake for until the cheese has browned and is bubbling, about 5 minutes.

— 1 year ago with 17 notes
Elle A Inspiré: Benefits of Yogurt →


- Yogurt contains good bacteria that you need for your digestive tract

- Helps prevent yeast infections and urinary tract infections

- Loaded with vitamins, such as potassium, B 12, zinc, and phosphorous

- Excellent post-workout snack because it has protein, which

(Source: missnutrition, via mamagrubbs-deactivated20111222-)

— 1 year ago with 260 notes

WILD RICE WITH CHICKEN

White rice,wild rice,chicken breast,wild mushrooms with soy sauce.

As simple as it sounds,mix everything in a pan with a little of olive oil. Healthy and easy to make.

WILD RICE WITH CHICKEN

White rice,wild rice,chicken breast,wild mushrooms with soy sauce.

As simple as it sounds,mix everything in a pan with a little of olive oil. Healthy and easy to make.

(Source: foodfuckery, via miss-amoureuse-deactivated20110)

— 1 year ago with 87 notes
Brownies In a Jar turn everyday canning jars into the perfect dessert cups topped with ice cream.

Recipe

Brownies In a Jar turn everyday canning jars into the perfect dessert cups topped with ice cream.

Recipe

(via eatandlove)

— 1 year ago with 720 notes